[Recommended Fix] Key code problem with my MercedesBenz 350SDL Turbo, need help

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Icedragon
Member since June 2023 • 54 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my MercedesBenz 350SDL Turbo?

Posted on August 23, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the MercedesBenz 350SDL Turbo. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 24, 2024

Replies (5)

Goldenret
Member • 59 posts

Why is finding a key code on a MercedesBenz 350SDL Turbo this hard?!

August 24, 2024 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 94 posts

Desperate to get my MercedesBenz 350SDL Turbo running again. Trying this tonight.

August 25, 2024 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 92 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my MercedesBenz 350SDL Turbo. Trying this instead.

August 26, 2024 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 20 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a MercedesBenz 350SDL Turbo?

August 27, 2024 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 149 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my MercedesBenz 350SDL Turbo for a while.

August 28, 2024 Reply

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